2 arrested after Charles County police pursuit

WALDORF, Md. — A wild police pursuit ended with two men in handcuffs early Monday morning. Two more are still on the loose.

It all started just before 4:30 a.m. in the morning, when officers were called to the area of Cave Creek Court in Waldorf for a report of several people breaking into cars. When an officer arrived, he saw one of the suspects on Derryfield Court. As officers approached, the person got into a white Honda SUV and drove away.

Officers attempted to stop the man in the Honda, but he did not pull over. Police gave chase to the SUV, which was reported stolen in La Plata. Police say during the pursuit, a dark-colored Hyundai attempted to get in between the police cruiser and the white SUV, seemingly to help the SUV driver get away. The driver of the Hyundai struck the side of the police car. 

Officers eventually used spike strips to end the pursuit. Both vehicles struck the strips. Eventually the driver pulled to the side of Mattawoman Beantown Road and bailed out when he couldn't drive the SUV anymore. The driver jumped out of the Honda and onto the hood of the Hyundai that stopped nearby. He eventually made his way into the Hyundai. Police continued to pursue the Hyundai, which eventually became undriveable near Coventry Way in Prince George's County.

Four people jumped out and ran off. Two of them were taken into custody at this point.

A computer check revealed the Hyundai was also reported stolen in Virginia. Officers recovered a gun from inside the car. Several surveillance videos were subsequently recovered which linked the suspects to thefts in Sheffield and various locations in La Plata, police said. 

Dimiuan Paul Jackson, 24, and Robert Leroy Barnes, 24, both from D.C. were charged with theft, trespassing, and other charges. 

The investigation is ongoing to identify the other two suspects involved. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Burgess at 301-609-6494. Anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.